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University of California (UC)
September 11, 2017
'Transfer maze' awaits California community college students, advocacy group says
California’s community college students confront a series of frustrations as they navigate the path to a four-year degree, enduring confusing and sometimes contradictory policies that result in just a small share of students actually transferring to a Cal State or University of California campus, according to a new report.
Mikhail Zinshteyn
September 8, 2017
UC sues Trump over order to end protections for 'Dreamers'
UC President Janet Napolitano seeks to stop the reversal of the program she helped create.
Carolyn Jones
September 5, 2017
California's DACA students brace for uncertain future
Repeal of Obama-era immigration program leaves "Dreamers" anxious but prepared to fight back
Carolyn Jones, Larry Gordon, And Daniel J. Willis
September 5, 2017
Quick Guide: Understanding DACA and education in California
A possible phase-out of DACA won't mean changes to California's financial aid to undocumented students. But those students are worried about their futures if they lose their permits to work legally and might face deportation.
Larry Gordon
September 1, 2017
California colleges undaunted by Trump's decision to phase out DACA
Undocumented students will continue to be welcome at UC, CSU and community colleges, education leaders say.
Carolyn Jones
August 31, 2017
College leaders urge changes to California's Higher Education master plan to improve access and affordability
The first of five hearings around the state starts to examine the 1960 plan that governs the missions of UC, CSU and community colleges. Legislators say it is time for some changes but that it could take years to develop concrete reforms.
Larry Gordon
August 30, 2017
Trump wants to cut college work study amid calls to boost job aid to public campuses
The Trump administration has proposed cutting work-study funding in half. Reformers want the payment formula to be changed so that expensive, private colleges don't receive so many advantages in the program.
Larry Gordon And Mikhail Zinshteyn
August 23, 2017
UC faculty mentors will help the growing ranks of first-generation students
Almost half of UC's incoming freshman are in the first generation in their families to attend a four-year college or university. UC is bolstering counseling and other support for those students to help them graduate.
Larry Gordon
August 22, 2017
California wants to simplify its $2 billion-a-year college aid programs
The state's student aid commission is looking for ideas to consolidate various Cal Grants and other grant programs.
Larry Gordon
August 17, 2017
California's public universities struggle with rising college eligibility
Far more students are now eligible to enroll at UC and CSU, without a parallel increase in the universities' ability to admit more students.
Louis Freedberg
August 6, 2017
Quick Guide: Understanding Cal Grant financial aid for college students
Cal Grants are among the most generous state-funded student aid programs in the nation and can cover entire tuition at CSU and UC.
Larry Gordon
July 30, 2017
California state universities add dorm rooms as strategy to raise graduation rates, provide affordable housing
The 23-campus CSU system enrolls an overwhelmingly commuter student body but some campuses are trying to increase housing.
Larry Gordon
July 12, 2017
More recommendation letters likely to be sought for UC admissions
The new policy would allow UC's nine undergraduate campuses to seek recommendation letters and other information from up to 15 percent of their freshman applicants. The change will be monitored to see if it hurts low-income and minority students.
Larry Gordon
July 12, 2017
Fresno Unified increases applications to CSUs and UCs
More students applied to CSU and UC colleges once they got timely information from counselors and others.